Microchip Technology

Principal Engineer - Digital Design

Microchip Technology$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree with 10+ years in digital design, especially RTL coding and verification.
  • Strong experience with USB and Ethernet PHY protocols is highly favorable.
  • Proficient in Verilog/System Verilog for design and test bench development.
  • Excellent debugging skills in both functional and gate-level simulations.
  • Familiarity with UVM/VMM verification methodologies is desired.
  • Experience in the entire ASIC design flow including lint, clock domain, DFT, and synthesis checks.
  • Hands-on with Mentor and Synopsys tools like Questa, Design Compiler, and Formality.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with global teams on RTL design and verification for USB products.
  • Develop mixed-signal IPs and SoC designs using an advanced ASIC design flow.
  • Conduct synthesis, static timing analysis, and test methodology implementation.
  • Support chip-level integration and validation efforts as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Provide technical documentation and project updates for internal stakeholders.
  • Participate in group meetings and communicate effectively with team members.
  • Solve timing challenges related to asynchronous and synchronous designs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge USB technology and mixed-signal designs.
  • Access to industry-leading ASIC design tools and methodologies.
  • Collaborative work environment within a global Silicon Development Team.
  • Professional growth opportunities in a dynamic, cross-functional setting.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Microchip's NCS Team is seeking an experienced Design engineer to support PHY (Physical Layer) development for our next generation of USB products. The role will include working with analog and digital engineers to create mixed-signal IPs and SoC products. As a Principal Digital Design Engineer, the candidate shall be working with multi-sited global Silicon Development Team in the areas of RTL design, design verification, synthesis, STA, and Test using an industry leading ASIC design flow. Candidate must be in the Chandler design center.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree with at least 10 years of experience in digital design with solid, hands-on experience in RTL Coding and functional verification.
  • Experience in USB and Ethernet PHY protocols is a strong plus-point.
  • Must have knowledge and experience in Verilog/System Verilog design and test bench creation.
  • Must have excellent debug skills in both functional and gate level simulations
  • Experience with Verification methodologies such as UVM/VMM is a desired skillset.
  • Experience in ASIC design flow including lint checking, Crossing Clock domain checking, DFT methodology, equivalence checking and synthesis.
  • Hands-on experience required with Mentor and Synopsys CAD tools such as Questa, Design Compiler, Formality and Spyglass.
  • Knowledge in synthesis for defining timing constraints to chip-level integration team and for supporting timing closure for sub-blocks.
  • Ability to solve timing constraint challenges including asynchronous designs with multiple clock domain crossings and for synchronous designs.
  • Knowledge of ASIC test methodology such as Stuck-At/At-Speed scan insertion is a plus.
  • Proficiency in a scripting language such as C, TCL, Perl, Awk, UNIX shell.
  • Knowledge of revision control tools such as CVS, Perforce, DesignSync, etc. and experience with tagging and release methodology
  • Support chip-level integration, verification, and validation teams
  • Provide design documentation, description, and information to internal customers.
  • Ability to work as part of digital, analog, and DSP design team and as part of global multi-sited Development team.
  • The candidate must possess good verbal and written skills and be able to participate in group meetings, provide project updates, and write functional and technical documents. Be proactive and be willing to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.


Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology is an American semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company was founded in 1989 and has been providing microcontroller and analog semiconductors for over 30 years. Microchip Technology operates in over 100 locations in 70 countries and has more than 18,000 employees worldwide. The company's products include microcontrollers, memory, and other analog and mixed-signal products. Microchip Technology's mission is to provide innovative solutions for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Learn more about Microchip Technology
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$333.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+14.9%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
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